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BG08 YUO

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,590 mi
Last recorded114,590 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 YUO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 114,590 miles

Central Rear seat belt defective

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 114,587 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Rear seat belt defective

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 107,401 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 97,570 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 3 May 2018 97,570 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 4 May 2017 83,749 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 77,333 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 71,693 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 63,467 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 56,143 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 45,493 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 39,113 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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BG08 YUO is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 86,337 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG08 YUO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG08 YUO registered?

BG08 YUO is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is BG08 YUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 YUO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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